With COVID-19 constantly in the back of our minds, many of us find ourselves quarantining in the safety of our own homes. But, in focusing on external threats to our health, it's easy to overlook sneaky domestic threats, such as radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas that can occur in confined areas such as basements, attics, and small rooms.
So why should you care about radon? You cannot see or smell it. Yet, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is estimated to cause 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. annually. Luckily, scientists say that exposure to radon can be limited.
